2 pieces (~200 g), drumstick and thigh has about 490 calories.
Why estimates miss: Fried Chicken is a multi-ingredient dish. The breaded crust soaks up frying oil, so calories swing with coating thickness. Generic calorie apps undercount the hidden oil, sauce and portion — CalDesk AI's photo estimate is tuned to catch exactly this.
| Calories | 490 kcal |
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbs | 16 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
About 31% of the calories come from protein, 13% from carbs and 56% from fat. That works out to about 245 calories per 100 g.
Based on the Atwater factors: 4 calories per gram of protein and carbohydrate, and 9 calories per gram of fat.
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 pieces (~200 g), drumstick and thigh | 490 kcal | 38 g | 16 g | 30 g |
| 100 g | 245 kcal | 19 g | 8 g | 15 g |
| 200 g | 490 kcal | 38 g | 16 g | 30 g |
| Half serving | 245 kcal | 19 g | 8 g | 15 g |
Values are estimates for a typical serving and vary by preparation. Not medical or dietary advice.
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